DiDi Driver Commission Australia 2026: 13% Travel, 18% Express

According to DiDi Australia’s official Fee Schedule (last updated March 2025), the DiDi Services Fee – what DiDi keeps from every fare – is 18% for Express, Select, Max and Delivery trips, 13% for Travel trips, and 10% for Negotiate trips (10% flat in New Zealand). This is the exact, current fee structure DiDi publishes for Australian driver-partners, and it’s lower across the board than Uber’s typical 25-30% commission.

TL;DR

• Express, Select, Max and Delivery: 18% Services Fee – this covers most everyday rides.
• Travel: 13% – DiDi’s lower fee for long-distance trips.
• Negotiate: 10% – DiDi’s lowest published rate.
• Source: DiDi’s own Fee Schedule – a legal document, not a promotional estimate, so these numbers are precise rather than a “typical range.”

DiDi's exact commission rates by trip type

These figures come directly from DiDi’s publicly posted Fee Schedule, which is a legal document governing the Driver Agreement, not a marketing estimate. That’s a more reliable source than the vague “20-25% globally” figures often quoted for DiDi, which describe DiDi’s international average rather than what Australian drivers actually pay. The Services Fee does not apply to certain additional charges DiDi is entitled to, such as levy fees, cancellation fees, toll fees, and compulsory third-party insurance where applicable.

What this means for your take-home pay

On a $50 Express fare, an 18% Services Fee means DiDi keeps $9, leaving $41 before any other deductions. On a $50 Travel fare, the 13% fee means DiDi keeps $6.50, leaving $43.50. Your actual take-home pay will be lower than these figures once you account for fuel, vehicle running costs, insurance, and GST obligations – the Services Fee is only DiDi’s cut, not your net profit.

For a full breakdown of what drivers typically earn per hour after expenses, see our DiDi driver requirements and earnings guide.

DiDi vs Uber commission

DiDi’s published 13-18% Services Fee is meaningfully lower than Uber’s typical driver commission, which generally runs 25-30% in Australia. This gap is one of the main reasons DiDi has been able to offer cheaper fares to riders while remaining competitive on driver earnings – DiDi simply takes a smaller cut of each fare. See our full DiDi vs Uber pricing comparison for more on how this plays out for riders.

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